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It is thought that rattlesnakes began developing the rattle during the ancient America past when the continent was inhabited by herds of large hoofed mammals. The rattle served as a warning of the snake's presence so they would not be trampled upon. They only rattle when they detect a possible threat approaching.
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Why do rattlesnakes shake their rattles when enemies approach?
try rattle their tails to signal there presence
Do asps have rattle tails?
No, only rattlesnakes have rattles on their tails.
Do rattlesnakes have tails?
It wouldn't be a rattle snake or snake without a tail. Would it??
Why do cobras shake the rattle so much?
no the don't because they are not a rattle snake
Why would a pit bull shake his head a lot?
That comes from wangling their tails.
How do you control wiggle tails?
If woman can learn how to shake it more--why can't they learn how to NOT wiggle so much?
Why do rattlesnakes move their tails?
Rattlesnakes have a series of hard beads or 'rattles' at the end of their tail. the rattlesnake sheds and this creates the rattles. thus the more it sheds the more rattles it has . It vigorously vibrates the rattle when it feels threatened. The noise made by the rattle is a defense mechanism and serves as a warning to any potential predator. If the noise does not ward off the predator, the next defense is usually a lightening fast lunge and venomous bite.Not all rattlesnakes rattlelong rattles are fragile and break frequently, so a 4-year-old rattlesnake may have more than a 10-year-old rattlesnake.(Why) That question is really undetermined. Most herpetologist would say it is out of nervousness. For rattlers it can also be a warning (Hey, Stay away from me) Rattlesnakes are not the only snakes that shake their tails. You can find this behavior in almost every other species. Rattler's are just known for it more,because of the very ominous sound and bite that generally follows
Why do ducks shake their tails?
ducks shake their tails because that shows that they are happy
What do rattlesnakes use to survive?
They find heat in rocks and crevices to keep warm, they also rattle their tails to alert predators, and use their tongues to search the air for food.
Why do baby geckos shake their tails before they attack their food?
fat tailed geckos shake there tail because they are naturally slow and use it to distract the cricket. by causing a distraction on the back end they can get close with the head
What are rattlesnakes called in the desert?
Rattlesnakes are called rattlesnakes in the desert and elsewhere.
Why do rattlesnakes have eyelashes?
Rattlesnakes do not have eyelashes.
